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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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